BACKGROUND:
On November 18, 2015, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted Resolution No. 4202 outlining the programming policy and project selection criteria for the second round of the One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG 2). The MTC makes various funds, including regional federal funds, available to local jurisdictions through the OBAG 2 program. One requirement of MTC Resolution No. 4202, is that a county receiving funds under the OBAG 2 program, must adopt a resolution agreeing to comply with the terms of Surplus Land Act, California Government Code section 54220 et seq. The Surplus Land Act was most recently amended in 2014 by Assembly Bill 2135. In order to submit projects to MTC for consideration of federal funding, Contra Costa County must adopt a resolution agreeing to comply with the Surplus Land Act.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contra Costa County will not be eligible for OBAG2 funding. Contra Costa County is slated to receive $5,600,000 in funds through OBAG2.